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Ministry of Steel
Ministry of Steel hosts Conference of Ministers of Industry/Mines/Steel of State Governments
Taking forward the “whole of Government” approach, Ministry of Steel, Government of India, hosted a “Conference of Ministers of Industry/Mines/Steel of State Governments “in New Delhi, today to provide the State and Central Governments an opportunity to deliberate on matters related to issues in mining of raw material, growth, and future challenges of steel sector.
In his inaugural remarks, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation highlighted the achievements made by India’s steel sector and observed that the sector has grown from strength to strength in last 8 years. Minister urged the states to take all-out efforts towards increasing rural consumption of steel, utilising all grades of iron ore in steel-making, timely auctions of mines, formalisation of recycling industry and bringing to scrappage the End-of-Life Vehicles.
These measures will future-proof the sector and make steel sector a sustainable one. Prime Minister’s emphasis on producing green steel is especially crucial and appropriate steps are necessary to move towards that from now on. The Government believes in Zero waste-Zero harm policy and gradual decarbonisation is essential for steel sector, the Minister added.
Secretary Steel, Shri Sanjay Singh, enlightened the major trends in growth of the steel sector, way forward and assistance required from the States. Recalling PM’s vision for the steel sector, he suggested that the steel sector will have to focus on development and deployment of environment-friendly technologies, effective partnership between the Government and the industry.
State Ministers, Shri Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’, Minister of Industrial Development and Export Promotion, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Prafulla Kumar Mallick, Minister for Industry and Energy, Govt of Odisha, Shri Rajvardhan Singh Dattigaon, Minister for Industry Policy and Investment Promotion, Govt of Madhya Pradesh participated in the Conference. Thanking the Minister for organising the Conference, they assured cooperation with the Union Government.
Chairpersons/CMDs of PSUs under Ministry of Steel, representatives from the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, West Bengal, Goa participated in the Conference, Union Ministries of Mines, Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Coal, NITI Aayog participated in the Conference and placed their views on growth and development of steel sector in India
Minister thanked all the participants and stressed the need for all the stakeholders to find a common platform to overcome challenges in the steel sector for its assured growth .
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘6.69% GS 2024’,  ‘7.10% GS 2029’,  ‘7.26% GS 2032’  ‘New GS 2062’
The Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “6.69% Government Security 2024” for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.10% Government Security 2029” for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.26% Government Security 2032” for a notified amount of Rs 13,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “New Government Security 2062” for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 Crore  through yield based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 Crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on September 16, 2022 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on September 16, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 am.
The result of the auctions will be announced on September 16, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on September 19, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Tribes India Aadi Mahotsav entralls Arjun Munda by its wide variety and diversity of craftsmanship
Aadi Mahotsav under the M/o Trial Affairs upholding the theme - A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Crafts, Culture and Commerce
The Tribes India Aadi Mahotsav is turning out to be rather popular amongst the residents of Delhi and has witnessed several high-profile visitors.
Shri Arjun Munda, Minister of Tribal Affairs paid a visit to the Aadi Mahotsav along with his wife on Wedneday. Spending a good amount of time at the Tribal festival, Smt. Munda and Shri Munda visited various stalls appreciating the diverse, beautiful products on display. They took special interest in checking out the Pattachitra paintings from Odisha; Chanderi silks from Madhya Pradesh and jewellery from Himachal Pradesh, among others.
They took a leisurely stroll around the festival interacting with the tribal artisans and also relished the delectable tribal cuisine at Aadi Vyanjan.
Showcasing the proud identity and culture of the tribal people, the Aadi Mahotsav is a proud repository of the rich and artistic tribal heritage and textile traditions. Their timeless art forms, be it the beautiful handcrafted Dokra jewellery from Chhattisgarh, or the beaded necklaces from the North-east; the unique Longpi pottery from Manipur; and the exquisite Meenakari work from Jaipur; are being displayed at this fortnight long festival. Besides these heritage products, Tribes India Aadi Mahotsav is also home to a variety of vibrant, sustainable tribal weaves and textiles such as Maheshwari silks and the famous Bagh prints from Madhya Pradesh, Karvat Kathi silk from the Vidarbha region in Maharashtra and Eri, the Ahimsa silk from the North- east. Shawls, stoles and jackets from the North-east, Ladakh and Uttarakhand are also available.
With more than 200 stalls from across the country and about 1000 artisans with their unique stories participating, the Aadi Mahotsav, an annual tribal festival organised by TRIFED is a way to draw the Adivasis into the mainstream and give them a chance to display their unique and range ofproducts to a larger audience. It is also a platform where the urban audiences get an opportunity to learn more about the natural ways of the Adivasis and imbibe their simplicity.
Tribal food and forest products, immunity-boosters, heritage textiles and naturals are also on display and sale at the festival.
The Aadi Mahotsav- A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Crafts, Culture and Commerce will be on at DilliHaat, INA, New Delhi till the 15th February, 2021 from 11 am to 9 pm.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Total 6130 Athletes Participate in Khelo India Youth Games
The Khelo India Youth Games, 2020 were held at Guwahati from 10th January to 22nd January, 2020. The Games featured 20 sports disciplines namely, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Cycling, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Lawn Bowl, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling for boys and girls under two age-groups namely, Under-17 and Under-21. A total of 6130 athletes participated from all 37 States / Union Territories of the country.
The Khelo India School Games, 2018 were conducted at New Delhi from 31st January to February 8th, 2018 in 16 sports disciplines. The Khelo India Youth Games, 2019 were conducted from 9th January to 20th January, 2019 at Pune, Maharashtra in 18 sports disciplines. The Ministry spent Rs. 42.16 crore, Rs. 40.71 crore and Rs. 50.37 crore for organising the Khelo India Games at New Delhi, Pune and Guwahati, respectively.
A total of 2747 Khelo India Athletes have been selected under the “Talent Search and Development” vertical of Khelo India Scheme. A total of 540 athletes have been shortlisted during the Khelo India Youth Games, 2020.
The athletes selected under the “Talent Search and Development” vertical of Khelo India Scheme are provided free of cost training, including residential training. In addition, a monthly allowance @ Rs. 10,000/- per athlete is given.
Sports being a State subject, the responsibility for encouraging sports, including in Southern region, rests with State/UT governments. The Central Government is running following schemes across the country:  Khelo India,  Assistance to National Sports Federations,  National Sports Development Fund,  Special Awards to winners in International sports events and their coaches,  National Sports Awards,  Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons,  Pension to Meritorious Sports Persons, and  Running sports training centres through Sports Authority of India  under its various sports promotional schemes for encouraging sports as well as excellence in sports.
This Information was given by the Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Communications
Postage Stamp on ‘Cub Scouts’ released by Sh Manoj Sinha
Minister of Communications Shri Manoj Sinha today released a Postal Stamp on Cub Scouts to commemorate Centenary year of Cub Scouts in India and Abroad. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that Scouting aims to support young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, so that constructive role can be played by them in the society. He said that Bharat Scouts Guide had played an important role in the overall development of the country and they are also playing an active role in road and rail safety, Swachh Bharat Mission and during natural calamities apart from many developmental activities. Shri Sinha expressed the hope that scouts will continue to play an important role in future too.
Cub Scouting is meant for children of age group between 8 to 11 years and Cubbing involves games, stories, play acting, handicrafts and also work through the Star tests and Badges. On the other hand, Scouting was developed for youth between the ages of 11 and 17 to engage in activities in public parks, open spaces and wherever they found a suitable place.
Shri Sinha said that the mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Insurance for Unemployment Contingencies
In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli, today said that Rajiv Gandhi Shramik Kalyan Yojana  was introduced by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation  w.e.f. 01.04.2005. The scheme provides unemployment allowance to the Insured Person  for a maximum period of 24 months in case he/she becomes unemployed involuntarily due to retrenchment as defined under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947; closure of the factory/ establishment as defined under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and permanent invalidity of not less than 40% arising out of non-employment injury.
It was also stated that the eligibility conditions under the scheme are as under:
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The IP should be in service for a minimum two years.
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The paid/payable contribution in respect of an IP for 156 days or more in any two consecutive contribution period will be deemed as having worked for one full year. Contribution paid for 78 days or more in a contribution period will be deemed as having served for a half year.
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The IP and his/her family are also entitled for medical care.
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Unemployment allowance shall cease to be payable in case the Insured Persons who gets re-employment or attains the age of superannuation or 60 years, whichever is earlier.
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Daily rate of unemployment allowance is 50 per cent of the average daily wages drawn by the IP for first twelve months and 25 per cent for the last 12 months.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal reviews Ease of Doing Business measures and Operational Efficiency Through Technology  of Major Ports and IWAI under PM Gati Shakti National Plan
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today took a comprehensive review of initiatives taken by the various ports for facilitating Ease of Doing Business  and Operational Efficiency Through Technology  to boost growth under PM Gati Shakti National Plan in presence of Union MoS Shri Shantanu Thakur and chairmen of all Major Ports, Inland Waterways Authority of India representatives and senior officials.
The future roadmap of Major Ports to achieve world-class infrastructure and to lead the growth journey of India on the pillars of the ambitious PM Gati Shakti National Plan was discussed. PM Gati Shakti is driven by seven engines of growth - roads, railways, airports, ports, mass transport, waterways and logistics, with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways set to play a major role in the realisation of the National Master Plan, a multi-modal connectivity masterplan launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to ensure seamless connectivity, economic growth and delivery of good governance to the citizens. The construction of a trans-shipment hub at Greater Nicobar was also part of the discussions.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister said, “Integrated efforts which are being taken by ports and others will add speed to development works around the country. PM Gati Shakti will help the people, farmers, fishing community and strengthen India’s economy. He also highlighted his recent visit to Patna and said ‘ IWAI ke sath yeh Nadi aur Sagar ka sahyog hai, Ganga Maa hai aur Brahmaputra Pita’.
Shri Sonowal further urged the officials to put emphasis on promotion of Atma Nirbhar Bharat mission and skill development so that the youth of the country can be benefited.
Union MoS Shri Shantanu Thakur said, "Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is committed towards PM Gati Shakti and today’s meeting is a step towards it."
Secretary Dr Sanjeev Ranjan spoke on multi-modal connectivity, highlighting the seven pillars of growth under PM Gati Shakti, Smart, Mega and Green Ports, EoDB and Maritime India Vision 2030.
In this day long meeting on PM Gati Shakti initiatives ,vehicle scrapping policy, implementation of MIV 2030, on going, completed and futuristic projects by Ports chairman were also discussed.
All the senior officials assured that they will move forward on the directions given by the Minister so that economy can be boosted and more people can get its benefits.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition by Adani Power Limited of share capital of Diliigent Power Private Limited and DB Power Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition by Adani Power Limited  of share capital of Diliigent Power Private Limited  and DB Power Limited  [Diliigent Power and DB Power are collectively referred to as Targets].
The Proposed Combination involves the acquisition of the 100% of the share capital and economic rights of the Targets by the Acquirer.
The Acquirer is a public listed company incorporated in India with its shares listed on BSE Limited as well as the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Acquirer is a power company with eight operational power plants in India. It has power generation capacity of 13,650 MW comprising thermal power plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh and a 40 MW solar power project in Gujarat.
Diliigent Power is primarily engaged in the activities of a holding company. It also provides project management and consultancy services, limited to DB Power.
DB Power operates a coal based thermal power plant with an installed capacity of 1200 MW per hour in Chhattisgarh.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Mines
MINERAL POLICY
Ministry of Mines has announced the National Mineral Policy 2019  in March, 2019 which replaced the National Mineral Policy 2008. Subsequently, the Mines and Minerals  Act  1957 was amended in the years 2020 and 2021.
The objectives of Mineral Laws  Act, 2020 is to allow State Governments to take advance action for auction of mineral blocks before the expiry of lease period and to allow transfer of statutory clearances, permissions etc. to a new lessee facilitate seamless continuity of mining operations. Further, the MMDR Amendment Act, 2021 inter alia provides for increasing mineral production and time bound operationalisation of mines, increasing employment and investment in the mining sector, maintaining continuity in mining operations after change of lessee, increasing the pace of exploration and auction of mineral resources and resolving long pending issues that have slowed the growth of the sector. These reforms will ensure self sufficiency in mineral requirement of the country.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM releases Volume 4 of Selected Speeches of President Pranab Mukherjee
PM releases Volume 4 of Selected Speeches of President Pranab Mukherjee
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today released the fourth volume of Selected Speeches of President Pranab Mukherjee.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the guidance he received from President Pranab Mukherjee will help him immensely. He said he was sure that those who worked with him feel the same.
He described President Pranab Mukherjee as extremely knowledgable and extremely simple. He said that whenever he would discuss official matters with President Pranab Mukherjee, the President would guide him and offer constructive feedback.
Under President Pranab Mukherjee, Rashtrapati Bhavan became a 'Lok Bhavan', the Prime Minister added. The Prime Minister said that a treasure of historical documentation has come up in his tenure. He complimented the President's team for this effort.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
‘Hadinelentu’ portrays the sensitive issues teenagers face in the urban society of our times: Director Prithvi Konanur
Movie screened as opening film under Indian Panorama Feature Films section at IFFI 53
#IFFIWood, 21 November 2022
Hadinelentu is a poignant take on two adolescent students whose life is thrown into a tumultuous state of existence due to one sheer act of recklessness.
Director Prithvi Konanur while attending the ‘Table Talks’ organised by PIB at 53rd International Film Festival of India, in Goa today said the film revolves around these two students for whom life becomes a nightmare when one ordeal is changed by another, and the flux of tough situations they have to endure never stops.
The Kannada movie was the opening film under Indian Panorama Feature Films section at IFFI 53.
Hadinelentu tells the story of Deepa and Hari who, by an act of impulse record their intimate moments in a classroom after college hours which gets leaked online and how it sets a fire that rages out of control when caste and economic divide plays the villain in their life.
According to Prithvi Konanur, the films deals with varied subjects including patriarchy, caste discrimination, the economic divide, the societal obligations and complications which makes a clear distinction between the haves and have nots . “It explores what ordinary people have to endure when they gets embroiled in unexpected circumstances,” he added.
Talking about the ending of the film where it neither takes sides nor passes a judgement, the director said, “We have left it opened for the imagination of the audience.”
As per the director, the title Hadinelentu is derived from the combination of Kannada words for seventeen and eighteen to depict the adolescent age of the protagonists.
Actors Sherlyn Bhosale and Neeraj Matthew, who plays the protagonists Deepa and Hari, also attended the ‘Table Talks’ along with other cast and crew.
Director Prithvi Konanur’s films have been screened, nominated and have won awards at various international film festivals. Hadinelentu is his fourth film and had its World Premiere at Busan International Film Festival 20
About the movie:
Director : Prithvi Konanur
Producer: Konanur Productions
Screenplay: Prithvi Konanur, Anupama Hegde
Cinematographer: Arjun Raja
Editor: Shivakumara Swamy
Cast: Sherlyn Bhosale, Neeraj Matthew, Rekha Kudligi, Bhavani Prakash, Ravi Hebballi
Synopsis:
Class 12 students Deepa and Hari, record their intimate moments in a classroom after college hours on a Saturday afternoon on Deepa’s phone. On Monday they are summoned by the principal and told to their horror that their video is now on the internet. Their families are shattered. The college administration decides their fate while they remain rusticated. But things begin to spiral out of control when the question of their caste comes to the fore.PIB IFFI CAST AND CREW | Nadeem / Shamila/ Darshana | IFFI 53 - 63
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to organize an interactive meet with industry and business leaders on 24th September at Guwahati
Event to showcase Upstream Oil & Gas opportunities in North East Region and to promote the Bidding Rounds of HELP, DSF Policy and Production Enhancement Opportunities
Indian oil and gas sector have seen a catalyzing growth through innovative business model. With growing economy, India’s oil and gas demand is accelerating at a rapid pace. As a step to meet the growing energy demand, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas  has steered a plethora of transformational reforms in the recent past years to increase the domestic oil and gas production.
As part of the Government’s E&P industry outreach programme, an interactive meet with industry and business leaders is scheduled on 24th September2021 at Guwahati. The theme of the event is “E&P Investment Opportunities in North Eastern Region”.
The event will be graced by Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Rameswar Teli and Chief Minister of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. Ministers from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim will take part in the plenary session. The programme will have a gathering of Policy Makers, Operators, Service Companies, Academia, Investors and Industry Chambers.
As a region, North East has been of very high strategic importance in oil and gas sector, especially in the journey of making India self-reliant. The region covers the entire oil and gas value chain starting from upstream to downstream.
The event will showcase Upstream Oil & Gas opportunities in North East Region, with the objective to market the portfolio of high volume Oil and Gas assets of Indian Sedimentary basins, and to promote the Bidding Rounds of Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing policy, Discovered Small Field Policy and Production Enhancement Opportunities. Theme of event is aligned to Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 for north-east India, which is a paradigm shift in production and utilization of hydrocarbons to catalyze growth in the North East region and to improving standard of living for the people, generating opportunities for the youth and creating a sustainable energy secure future.